JapanMatches analysed: 542023–2026Yoshikazu Matsuzawa: referee stats
Yoshikazu Matsuzawa (Japan) has shown 2.98 cards per game in 54 analysed matches — +12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2955 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Yoshikazu Matsuzawa by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J2 League | 28 | 2.54 | 2.52 | +0% | 7% | 7% |
| J3 League | 24 | 3.17 | 2.69 | +11% | 8% | 8% |
| J-League Cup | 2 | 7.00 | 2.54 | +19% | 0% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Yoshikazu Matsuzawa
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 5 Apr | Tokushima Vortis – OsakaJ2/J3 League | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 14 Sept | Renofa Yamaguchi – JEF United ChibaJ2 League | 2:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 23 Aug | Iwaki – Oita TrinitaJ2 League | 4:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 Aug | Blaublitz Akita – Fujieda MYFCJ2 League | 0:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 5 Jul | Imabari – Ventforet KofuJ2 League | 2:4 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 15 Jun | Kataller Toyama – Fujieda MYFCJ2 League | 0:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 31 May | Vegalta Sendai – Consadole SapporoJ2 League | 1:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 11 May | Roasso Kumamoto – Ehime FCJ2 League | 2:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 3 May | Ventforet Kofu – Tokushima VortisJ2 League | 0:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Fri 25 Apr | Sagan Tosu – Montedio YamagataJ2 League | 2:1 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sun 13 Apr | Fujieda MYFC – JEF United ChibaJ2 League | 2:3 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sun 30 Mar | Kataller Toyama – Vegalta SendaiJ2 League | 0:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Wed 26 Mar | Omiya Ardija – IwakiJ-League Cup | 3:3 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 9 Mar | Tokushima Vortis – Roasso KumamotoJ2 League | 0:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 23 Feb | Ehime FC – Blaublitz AkitaJ2 League | 1:2 | 0 | — | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Yoshikazu Matsuzawa give per game?
On average 2.98 cards per game in 54 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.59).
Is Yoshikazu Matsuzawa a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Yoshikazu Matsuzawa officiates, the card count is +12% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 11% of these matches.
How often do matches with Yoshikazu Matsuzawa go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 20% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 35%. Both teams were booked in 65%.
Does Yoshikazu Matsuzawa give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 7% of matches refereed by Yoshikazu Matsuzawa.